2015-16 8th Grade The Church of Holy Apostles 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd. McHenry, IL. 60050 815-385-LORD (5673) Email: John Jelinek jjelinek@thechurchofholyapostles.org Joe Filpi jfilpi@ thechurchofholyapostles.org The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org
2 The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 2
3 8th grade 2015-16 Confirmation Schedule Class time: 3:30-5:00pm Revised 10/4/15 September 2015 8th grade Sunday 13, Parents & Teen Orientation & All Class Mass 5:00pm Sunday 20 No Class Holy Apostles Anniversary Sunday 27: Session 2 October 2015 8th grade Sunday 4: Session 3 Sunday 11: Session 4 Sunday 18: Session 5 Sunday 25: Session 6 November 2015 8th grade Sponsor name and address are due Sunday 1 Sunday 1: Session 7 Sunday 8: Session 8 Sunday 15: Session 9 Sunday 22: No Confirmation Sunday 29: No Confirmation December 2015 No classes in December Saturday 19, Trip to Chicago with Father Paul (optional) January 2016 8th grade Sunday 10: Session 10 Sunday 17: Session 11 Service Hour Sheet is due Sunday 24 Sunday 24: Session 12 * Saturday 30 Feed My Starving Children Service Project Teens and Sponsor Grade 8 7:30am-12:00pm Grade 9 10:00am -2:30pm February 2016 8th grade Sunday 7, No Confirmation Wednesday 10, Ash Wednesday Lent Begins Sunday 14: Diocesan Chastity program & Sending Forth: 8th Grade All Class Mass (Teens, Parents & Sponsors) Sponsors will meet in the Church at 4:30pm Sunday 28, Class: Make up day (will only be used if a previous class is canceled) The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 3
4 8th Grade Guidelines for Confirmation Candidates The goals of our confirmation program are: to challenge the youth to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus, to prepare them to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and to help them take ownership of their Catholic Faith. Before receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, please complete the following: 1) Be a member of The Church of Holy Apostles as a family. (If you are not registered members, please supply us with a letter from the pastor of your parish stating that he gives you permission to receive the sacrament at The Church of Holy Apostles.) 2) Choose a Confirmation sponsor. The sponsor should be a practicing Catholic and someone you look up to as a person living their faith to the best of their ability. Please fill out the required information on the attached sheet (page 11). Your sponsor's name and address are due by November 1, 2015. (More information on sponsor selection is on the sponsor guidelines page of this document.) 3) Candidates are asked to attend and participate in every aspect of the Confirmation Program. This includes all classes, Mass every Sunday, our service project at Feed My Starving Children January 30, grade specific Rites (8th grade: Sunday, February 14, 9th grade: Sunday, March 6), and 9th grade has two retreats Saturday, November 21, & Saturday, April 2. 4) Homework: If any of the sessions are missed the teen and their parent or sponsor need to schedule a time to come to the Church and cover the missed session. If more than one class per year is missed without making it up the candidate cannot be recommended to the Bishop for Confirmation. 5) Witness your faith by completing 10 hours of service. Ideally, these hours should be completed in a ministry of the Church. A list of possible service opportunities are on page 8. The service hour record sheet is due January 24, 2016. 6) Know foundational Catholic prayers: The Lord s Prayer, the Nicene Creed, The Glory Be, and the Hail Mary. Knowledge of these prayers will be demonstrated by the successful completion of a prayer test. 7) Class Service Project: Participate in the 8th grade service project, to Feed My Starving Children in Libertyville, Il, Saturday, January 30, 2016. Turn in the permission slip (page 10) and join the Holy Apostles group on the FMSC webpage www.fmsc.org/ join code 732989 The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 4
5 Founda onal Catholic Prayers The following are foundational Catholic prayers that you need to know. Our Father Our Father, who art in Heaven; hallowed be Thy name; Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into tempta on; but deliver us from evil. Amen Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, mother of God, pray for us sinners now and at the hour of our death. Amen Glory Be Glory be to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, as it was in the beginning, is now and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 5
6 Founda onal Catholic Prayers The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and the Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 6
7 The Church of Holy Apostles Service Record Sheet Due January 24, 2016 Name: Phone: Service Performed Location & Phone # of Service Number of Hours Verifying Signature 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 7. 8. Witness your faith by completing 10 hours of service in the name of Christ and His Church. The Church of Holy Apostles 5211 W. Bull Valley Rd. McHenry, IL. 60050 815-385-LORD (5673) www.thechurchofholyapostles.org The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 7
8 Ministries Holy Apostles Community Kitchen: Help is needed every Monday 6:00-8:00pm St. Vincent de Paul Society: Help is needed with various charity and outreach activities through the year like the Friends of the Poor Walk. Contact Chuck ccebuhar@aol.com HALO: Help is needed with Bake Sales November and March Contact Susan at susan.obrien@comcast.net Knights of Columbus: Help is needed with various charity and outreach activities Contact Tom Mueller tomkatt5@sbcglobal.net Junior High Youth Ministry: Help is needed running monthly JHS Activity Nights and more (Service opportunities available 6-9:30pm the following nights 10/16, 11/13, 12/4, 1/22, & 3/18) Contact Joe 815-385-5673 x212 High School Youth Ministry: Help is needed with a wide variety of activities. Contact John 815-385-5673 X218 Cleaning Ministry: Help is needed cleaning the church every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 6:00-7:30pm. Contact Claire clairepintacura@comcast.net Marriage Ministry: Help is needed with setup and cleanup for events. Contact Lauren lkinnare@gmail.com Social Service Organizations Catholic Charities (815) 344-6956 FISH of McHenry, Inc. (815) 344-4717 Home of the Sparrow (815) 363-6006 "1 st Way" Pregnancy Center (815) 385-2999 McHenry County PADS (815) 338-5231 ex 1210 St. Vincent de Paul Society (Call Holy Apostles parish office) (815) 385-LORD(5673) The Church of Holy Apostles (815)-385-5673 The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 8
9 The Church of Holy Apostles: 8 th Grade Service Project Feed My Starving Children Jan. 30, 2016 Libertyville, Il. 7:30am -12:00pm There are two steps to register for The Church of Holy Apostles 8 th Grade Confirmation service project. 1. All participants (teens and sponsors) under 18 need to complete a permission slip. Additional copies of the permission slip can be found on the Church website. http://thechurchofholyapostles.org/familyfaithformation/high-schoolconfirmation/ 2. All participants (teens and sponsors) need to join the Holy Apostles group on the Feed My Starving children website. Teens and sponsors need to register no later than Sunday, January 17. 8 th Graders and their sponsors can use the link on the Church website or go to: http://volunteer.fmsc.org/register/group/ JoinGroup.aspx?gid=732989 or use join code 732989 on the join a group page. The Church will provide busses to transport the teens and sponsors from Holy Apostles to the facility in Libertyville. 8th Graders will meet at the Holy Apostles at 7:30am and return at 12:00pm. Failure to register by 1/17/16 may mean that you will not be able to attend. Confirmation sponsors are encouraged to join us. For more information about Feed My Starving Children visit their website http:// www.fmsc.org/ The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 9
10 The Rockford Diocese Office for Youth Ministry Health & Permission Form The Church of Holy Apostles: Trip to Feed My Starving Children Jan. 30, 2016 Name Birth Date \ \ Sex Age: Parent(s) Guardian Address City State Zip Home Phone ( ) - Work ( ) - Cell ( ) - Allergies, Medications, Special Conditions Medications: If you or, your son or daughter is currently taking prescribed or over the counter medication, those medications must be up to date and labeled clearly in the original containers with your child s name, the name of the medication, dosage, and administration times. Please inform the event director or staff of these medications upon arrival. Insurance Company: Policy number: Family Physician: Phone: ( ) - Important Must be Signed for Attendance I hereby give my permission for my child \ ward to participate in. I hereby release and indemnify the Catholic Diocese of Rockford, it s parishes, agents, employees and volunteers from any and all demands, claims or liability of any kind or nature from my child s participation in this event. I grant permission for the administration of First Aid to my child (named above) by the chaperones of the event, and to make necessary referrals to qualified physicians for the treatment of illness or accidents of a more serious nature. I understand that I will be responsible for any medical expenses incurred. I understand that I will be promptly notified in the event of any serious illness or accident prior to any major surgery, except when delay in such communication would endanger life. In the event that I cannot be reached I hereby give permission to the physicians selected by the adult staff to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for and to order injection, anesthesia or surgery if deemed necessary for my child \ ward. I give permission to The Church of Holy Apostles to use images taken at any church event which might include my child. I also give my permission for The Church of Holy Apostles to contact my child about matters pertaining to the church and its ministries, via available technology and social media, including, but not limited to cellphones, e-mail, Facebook and texting. Parent \ Guardian Signature: Date: \ \ I hereby release and indemnify the Catholic Diocese of Rockford, its parishes, employees, and volunteers from any all liability of any kind or nature from my own participation in this event. Signature of Participant Date: \ \ The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 10
11 Sponsor Guidelines The sponsor should be a person who is prayerful, open, loving, and is comfortable sharing their faith with young people. A sponsor must be a practicing Catholic, who is at least sixteen years of age and has already received the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Candidate is encouraged to choose someone close by, that they can share their faith with. A godparent who has been a real model of faith to a candidate logically completes his/her baptismal role by becoming a Confirmation sponsor. The Church prefers that a godparent serve in this role, but someone else that has impressed a candidate's faith would also be a suitable choice. The sponsor represents the support and prayers of the entire community of the Church. He or she will be the candidates "spiritual friend." In this program, the following is asked of the sponsor: 1. Pray for and with your candidate. 2. Represent the Church to your candidate in the way you live your life. 3. Guide your candidate to grasp the meaning and responsibilities involved in seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation. 4. Encourage your candidate to share their thoughts and feelings about being members of the Church. 5. Share what your faith means to you - what you consider to be important in your relationship with Jesus. 6. Spend time with your candidate. Get to know them by going to dinner or writing to them. 7. Write a letter to your candidate on what your Confirmation meant to you as a spiritual person and how you see God playing an active role in your life. 8. Attend Our Service Project at Feed My Starving Children: January 30, 2016 9. 8th Grade Sponsors attend The Sending Forth Sunday, February 14, 4:30-6:00pm 10. Accompany your candidate to the rehearsal at The Church of Holy Apostles. 11. Present your candidate to the Bishop during the Rite of Confirmation. The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 11
12 Confirmation Sponsor Information Sheet Due November 1, 2015 8th Grade Confirmation Sponsors need to attend A. Our Service Project at Feed My Starving Children: January 30, 7:30am-12:00pm B. The Sending Forth Sunday, February 14, at 4:30-6:00pm Please print clearly. The way the Sponsor s name is written here, is the way that it will appear in the program. Confirmation Candidate s Name: Candidate s Phone: Sponsor Name: Sponsor s Phone: Sponsor s Address: Why did you choose this person to be your sponsor? How have they witnessed living out their Catholic Faith to you? The Church of Holy Apostles: www.thechurchofholyapostles.org 12